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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.50, 3,168.20 and 1,764.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.50, 3,168.20 and 1,764.47 is: 2,434.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.50 : 3,168.20 = 1,764.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.50/3,168.20 = 1,764.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.50x = 3,168.20 × 1,764.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.50x = 5,590,169.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,590,169.19/2,296.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.21

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